Lettuce Cups with Tofu and Beef Recipe

Name: Lettuce Cups with Tofu and Beef
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon chili garlic sauce bottled; 1 1/2 teaspoons sesame oil toasted; 3 tablespoons soy sauce, sodium reduced; 1/4 cup hoisin sauce; 2 tablespoons rice vinegar; 2 tablespoons cooking wine sherry or Chinese; 8 ounces tofu extra-firm; 2 teaspoons canola oil; 2 tablespoons ginger fresh minced; 4 each scallions, spring or green onions greens trimmed and reserved, thinly sliced (about 1/3 cup each greens and whites - 3/4-ounce each); 1/2 pound ground beef, lean 90 percent or leaner; 1/2 cup water chestnuts finely diced; 1 large bibb lettuce outer leaves discarded, leaves separated; 1 each sweet red bell peppers finely diced; 1/4 cup peanuts chopped

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon chili garlic sauce bottled
1 1/2 teaspoons sesame oil toasted
3 tablespoons soy sauce, sodium reduced
1/4 cup hoisin sauce
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
2 tablespoons cooking wine sherry or Chinese
8 ounces tofu extra-firm
2 teaspoons canola oil
2 tablespoons ginger fresh minced
4 each scallions, spring or green onions greens trimmed and reserved, thinly sliced (about 1/3 cup each greens and whites - 3/4-ounce each)
1/2 pound ground beef, lean 90 percent or leaner
1/2 cup water chestnuts finely diced
1 large bibb lettuce outer leaves discarded, leaves separated
1 each sweet red bell peppers finely diced
1/4 cup peanuts chopped

1
In a bowl, whisk together chili-garlic sauce, sesame oil, soy sauce, hoisin sauce, vinegar and sherry.
2
Slice the tofu into 1/2-inch thick slabs and lay the slices on top of paper towels.
3
Use more paper towels to firmly pat the tofu in order to remove as much water as possible.
4
This should take about 2 minutes and use about 3 paper towels.
5
Finely mince dried tofu and set aside.
6
Heat the oil in a wok or extra-large skillet over medium heat.
7
Add the ginger and scallion whites and cook until scallion whites are translucent and ginger is fragrant, about 2 to 3 minutes.
8
Add ground beef and tofu and cook, stirring, until beef is opaque and just cooked through, about 4 to 5 minutes.
9
Add reserved sauce.
10
Reduce heat to a simmer and cook, stirring, an additional 3 to 4 minutes.
11
Add water chestnuts and stir to incorporate.
12
Fill each lettuce leaf with the filling.
13
Serve garnished with scallion greens, red peppers and peanuts.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon chili garlic sauce bottled, 1 1/2 teaspoons sesame oil toasted, 3 tablespoons soy sauce, sodium reduced, 1/4 cup hoisin sauce, and more.

Yes, Lettuce Cups with Tofu and Beef falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Lettuce Cups with Tofu and Beef

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Variations & substitutions

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